Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Commercial Club is partnering with the Whoopemup Hollow Café and Laht Neppur Brewery to provide an Oktoberfest-style meal on Oct. 11. The menu will include: Sweet Onion, Beer, & Muenster Soup, Red Cabbage with Bacon & warm Caraway Vinaigrette, Braised Bratwurst with Apples, Potatoes, Onions, and, of course, Beer! Served with Pretzel Rolls and a treat from Sarah Ann! Also featured will be: Laht Neppur, Ayinger Hefewiezen and Blue Mountain Hard Cider. The family-style dinner begins at 6 p.m. and is $15 per person. Be...
WALLA WALLA – Providence will offer its sixth annual free drive through flu shot clinic on Oct. 21 at Providence St. Mary Medical Center from 9 a.m. – noon, or until the vaccine is gone. Free immunizations are offered to adults, ages 19 and over. Providence encourages those who are low income or have no health insurance to come, though all are welcome. There is no need to leave the car, making it easy for those who have difficulty walking. The clinic will be held at the Outpatient Procedure Center on Seventh Ave. To reach the clinic, take Fif...
POMEROY – They October Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon will take place on Wed., Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Pataha Flour Mill (50 Hutchens Hill Rd.) in Pomeroy. Reservations are needed by Oct. 6 and childcare is available by reservation. Contact Judy at (509) 399-2005 for reservations....
DAYTON - The Port of Columbia Short Line Railroad Grand Re-opening Celebration is planned for 10 am Sat., Oct. 7 at the Dayton Historic Depot, at 222 E Commercial St. in Dayton. After a short ribbon-cutting celebration, attendees are invited to visit with the rail operator and climb aboard the engine....
DAYTON – The Dayton/Waitsburg YoungLife will hold its annual banquet and pie auction fundraiser on Sun., Oct. 1 at Running T Ranch (802 N. Touchet Rd) from 3:53 – 5:39 p.m. Learn what has been happening at YoungLife throughout the last year and hear what’s in store for the year ahead. Adults who love kids, past campers, graduates, and current students are encouraged to attend. Some of the best bakers in the communities have baked pies to be eaten and auctioned off. Other items, such as a dessert-a-month, will be auctioned off as well. Messa...
WALLA WALLA – The Kirkman House Museum (214 N. Colville, Walla Walla) will hold their popular Sheep to Shawl family festival on Sat., Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visitors will enjoy demonstrations of sheep shearing, wool carding, dyeing, spinning and weaving of shorn wool, and knitting on a vintage sock machine. Children can make free ice dyed shirts in the Accidental Color activity which will run form 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Local vendors will have items for sale, including textiles, fibers, yarns and spinning and weaving equipment. The museu...
WALLA WALLA – Fort Walla Walla Museum will honor Archaeology Awareness Month with a hands-on Archaeology Kids Camp on Sat. Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Kids ages 9-11 will work alongside real archaeologists to get practical experience surveying, mapping, identifying artifacts, and more. The camp will feature rotating stations that include almond butter & jelly archeology, dirt science, site grid and mapping, and Roman archaeology. The cost is $30 ($25 for FWWM members) and includes pizza lunch and a souvenir. Financial assistance is ava...
WALLA WALLA – The Blue Mountain Breast Cancer Support Group will host a forum at Providence St. Mary Regional Cancer Center on Tues., Oct. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. Professional personnel will be available at radiation, oncology, surgery, dietary, massage therapy, acupuncture, and genetic stations. Guests are encouraged to celebrate survivorship in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a special invitation is extended to women who have been newly diagnosed or are receiving treatment. RSVP at (509) 897-27436 or (509) 897-5700 by Sept. 2...
WALLA WALLA – A free stop-smoking class will begin on Oct. 11 at 5:30 -.m. at St. Providence Medical Center (401 W. Poplar, Walla Walla.) The class will run Oct. 1825, and Nov. 1 with a follow-up class on Nov. 15. All sessions will be from 5:30 -7 p.m. in the Luken Room on level one. The class will use interactive learning to provide information and guidance in a supportive environment. Registration is required and the class size will be limited. Call (509) 897-5700 to register or contact Michelle Watilo at (509) 897-2768 with questions on t...
WALLA WALLA - A free prostate screening clinic will be Oct. 26 from 5 -7 p.m. at the Providence St. Mary Regional Cancer Center at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Willow Street. Urologists Dr. John Sislow of the Walla Walla Clinic and Dr. David Hutton and Dr. Josh Spendlove of the Providence Medical Group will offer the screening for men aged 50 and over, and for younger men with a father or brother who has had prostate cancer, or who are at a higher risk for prostate cancer due to other factors. The digital rectal exam is free. Prostate...
Learning on the Land events are sponsored by the Blue Mountain Land Trust, with the goal of sharing the natural resources that make our valley thrive. The events are hosted by a range of local experts and artists, conservation organizations, and agricultural businesses. There are still three events to come, before the season ends. Common Ground,Sat., Sept. 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., College Place High School Journey to the Glass Project located on the Umatilla National Forest. Learn how groups from divergent interests can come together to find commo...
DAYTON – Columbia County Planning and Building is requesting additional public comments regarding the Fairgrounds Facilities Improvement Plan. Please submit written comments via email to Meagan_bailey@co.columbia.wa.us or deliver to the Department of Planning and Building at 114 South 2nd Street in Dayton. Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. Comments received after that time will be excluded from the record....
DAYTON – The Free Mobile Food Bank will visit Dayton on Thurs., Sept. 28 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds from noon – 2 p.m. Bring a box to take your food home. Volunteers are needed to open boxes, bag produce and hand out food. If you would like to help contact Janet Bye at (509) 520-7939 or jbye56@gmail.com or Tim Klipfel at (509) 529-8031 or timothy.klipfel@thrivent.com. The event is sponsored by the Blue Mountain Action Council, Redeemer Lutheran Church and Thrivent Financial....
WAITSBURG – Danielle Carpenter is looking to organize co-ed pickup volleyball games on Sundays at the Waitsburg High School gymnasium. Games will be fun and free. Beginners are welcome and non-players are invited to come and learn. Times will be set once it is determined if there is an interest. Interested parties can contact Danielle at Danielle.carp2428@gmail.com....
MILTON-FREEWATER – Dill and Neva Reid will offer square dance lessons from 2-3 p.m. , on Sundays in the Milton-Freewater Community Building located at 109 NE Fifth St. Lessons are sequential with open sessions on Oct. 1, 8, and 15. No experience is needed, dress is casual, and the music is varied. Modern Western Square Dance is good for the body, mind and soul and is a great way to make new friends. It is also the state dance for both Washington and Oregon. For more information contact Brenda Putnam at (509) 525-3223 or card...
WALLA WALLA – The annual Frenchtown Rendezvous will be held on Sat., Oct. 7, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Assumption Church Parish Hall located at 2098 E. Alder St. in Walla Walla. The free event is the main fundraiser for the Frenchtown Historical Foundation. This year’s event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a hands-on family history workshop about census and church records at the Assumption Church Parish Hall. Attendees will use church records, censuses, and online sources to research their own family history. Printed computer records will be availabl...
WAITSBURG - The next Whoopemup Wednesday event will be Sept. 20 from 6-8 p.m. The $15 dinner includes summer vegetable pasta bake with roasted heirloom tomato sauce, fontina and fresh mozzarella, Caesar salad, garlic bread and mini timamisu cupcates. $15 per person. Call (509) 337-9000 or email waitsburgcc@icloud.com to reserve....
WAITSBURG – The First Aid/CPR Class at Waitsburg High School on Wed. Sept. 27 will now begin at 4:30 p.m. and is a 3 ½ to 4 hour course. The cost is still $30. Please contact Stephanie Wooderchak at the high school to register. 337-6351....
DAYTON – Everyone with a four-legged-friend is invited to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Dayton Dog Park on Tues., Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. The dog park is located just south of the fishing pond near the city park. Kiwanis will furnish free hot dogs and there will be snacks and gifts for both humans and their furry friends. Dog owners will have the opportunity to register their pooches and to visit win Dr. Kennie Reeves. A special thanks to the Friends of the Dayton Dog Park, the City of Dayton, and the many v...
WALLA WALLA - Providence St. Mary Medical Center will host a free community health fair on Sixth Avenue next to St. Patrick Catholic Church Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event will include 30 health care booths with lots of giveaways and free screenings for blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and heart health, as well as information about free mammograms for low income people, advance care planning, respiratory health and physical therapy. For more information, call 897-2940....
WALLA WALLA – Blue Mountain Pheasants Forever will host a Family Challenge Trap Shoot on Sept. 17. This is a team event, consisting of one adult and one youth. Youth will get first shot. Scores will be kept and prizes awarded to the team with the highest score. There will also be prizes awarded to the youth with the highest overall score (scores combined from all youth trap shoots through the summer). Their annual Youth Pheasant Hunt will be held Sat. and Sun, Sept. 23-24. The hunt will take place at Bennington Lake on the 23rd, and a p...
WAITSBURG – Anyone with an interest in the Waitsburg fairgrounds is encouraged to attend a public meeting of the Fairgrounds Committee on Tues., Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Ten Ton Press (316 Main) in Waitsburg. The focus will be on the proposed demolition of the grandstand building at the fairgrounds. Committee chair Lane Hill says she plans to provide clarification of information regarding the costs to demolish the fairgrounds vs. the costs for renovations....
WAITSBURG – After many years, the Waitsburg Christian Church is changing its service time. Previously, church serviced began at 9:30 a.m. in the summer and 11 a.m. during the school year. Beginning Sept. 24, Sunday services will begin at 10 a.m. year-round. Children’s Church will be available during worship for grades K-6, a class will be available for 3-5 year olds, and the nursery will be available for ages 0-2....
DAYTON – The Columbia County Fair will hold its annual Barbeque on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Barbeque will be sponsored by Pioneer West in Dayton, who has provided funding for the food. Don Kirkwood, of Othello, will volunteer his time and barbeque expertise to prepare tri-tip steak. Members of the Dayton Lions Club will prepare and provide all the sides and fixin’s, and serve fair guests The Columbia County Fair Board wishes to thank everyone who stepped up at the last minute to make the barbeque happen....
DAYTON – The Dayton-Waitsburg Quarterback Club will host a Golf Scramble and Barbeque fundraiser on Sept. 17 at Touchet Valley Golf Club. First tee time is 1 p.m. Barbeque to follow. The tournament will feature teams of four. Entry is $25 per person, plus greens fees. All proceeds will go to support the Dayton-Waitsburg football team. For information and registration contact Coach Troy Larsen at (509) 240-2258....
